Wood Middle School Electives for the School Year

Wood Middle School Electives for the 2014-2015 School Year Rising 7 th and 8 th graders will fill out next year s course registration sheets through their math classes starting today. Registration will continue through January 31 st.

Please use the note sheet provided by your teacher to circle electives you want to take and write any questions you might have.

WORLD LANGUAGES Spanish and French Next year, as an elective, seventh and eighth graders can sign up for a World Language class. We offer levels 1, 2 and 3 of Spanish and French and we also offer Spanish for Native Speakers 1 (SSS 1). For SSS 1, you will be given a placement test in seventh grade to determine if you can take the class as an eighth grader. You ll need these credits for high school, so why not take them now? All of the World Language teachers look forward to seeing you next year. Nos vemos!! À bientôt! Note: Any student planning to go into an IB or magnet program for high school will need at least one level of a language.

8 th Grade Arts Electives Linked Semester Courses

Take Digital Photography and learn to edit and improve your Photography with Mrs. Morrell! Turing Black and white into color! Re Coloring! Re touching! Semester course linked to Journalism Photo Filters!

Journalism http://www.imageenvision.com/clipart Do You Like To: Write news, features, reviews, and advice articles? Interview staff and peers? Be part of a student-centered, student-decided, studentproduced publication? http://www.imageenvision.com/clipart In Journalism, everyone is a writer and an editor. Semester course linked to Digital Photography Writers Wanted!!

Art 8 This semester course furthers students knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the visual arts. A variety of art media is used to create in-depth 2 and 3-dimensional projects. Students continue to learn the processes of drawing, painting, printmaking and ceramics using the elements of art and principles of design. Semester course linked to Forensic Science

If you enjoy a great mystery than you have found the right place. By the end of the semester you will be part of our very own Wood CSI team!!! Requirements of a Forensic Scientist Good communication skills Able to remain unbiased when checking evidence Meticulous by nature Logical thinker Motivated to learn and challenge ideas Excellent observation skills Forensic Science Topics History of Forensics Famous Court Case Studies Crime Science Investigation Identifying suspects Tracing Evidence Finger Printing Blood Evidence Forensic Anthropology Bringing evidence to court Semester course linked to Art 8

8 th Grade Arts Electives Full Year Courses

Introduction To Engineering Design (PLTW) 8 th Grade (CADD/ARE Preferred) Puzzle Cube Project This is the capstone course to the Engineering Pathway here at Wood MS. Introduction to Engineering Design TM (IED) is a high school level course that is appropriate for students who are interested in design and engineering and are strong in mathematics (preferably taking Honors Geometry). The major focus of the IED course is to expose students to design process, research and analysis, teamwork, communication methods, global and human impacts, engineering standards, and technical documentation. Sea Perch Underwater Robot Redesign Inventor 3 D modeling CAD Program Full Year Course Earn your high school technology education graduation credit early!!

Foundations of Art, do a little bit of everything in this advanced level high school credit course with Mrs. Morrell! Full Year Course

SOFTWARE APPS BY DESIGN This full year course covers Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access, computer hardware and software. Word It is a high school course which will give you one high school credit. FULL YEAR COURSE

Instrumental Music (with Ms. Tauber) Our school has 5 instrumental ensembles to choose from: 2 orchestras and 3 bands Beginning Band Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Baritone, Tuba, Percussion (Drums, Xylophone, Cymbals, etc.) Rising 7 th and 8 th graders with little to no experience in band Beginning Orchestra Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass Rising 7 th and 8 th graders will little no experience in orchestra Interested in learning a new instrument?? These are the groups for you!!

Intermediate Band Rising 7 th and 8 th graders who have completed at least one year of band in middle school ALL instrumental music groups perform at concerts in and outside of school, during the school day and in the evening! Instrumental Music (with Ms. Tauber) Advanced Band Rising 7 th and 8 th graders who have completed at least one year of band in middle school and have been recommended by Ms. Tauber after an audition Advanced Orchestra Rising 7 th and 8 th graders who have completed at least one year of orchestra in middle school and have been recommended by Ms. Tauber after an audition Advanced groups attend the Music in the Parks competition at the end of the school year at HERSHEY PARK! Festival performance in the morning, enjoy the park the rest of the day!

Chorus For 6 th, 7 th, and 8 th grade students who would like to develop their singing skills! We sing pop songs, classical choir songs, as well as songs in foreign languages! http://members.letssingit.com/895006/pictures/368452 Perform level II and III music a capella and accompanied, learn to sing music on sight, in rounds, and in harmony, as well as develop an awareness of musical styles and music history. Compete against other Montgomery County middle schools at the MCPS Choral Festival in April as well as at Music in the Parks at an amusement park in May! Full Year Course http://www.fbcrosharon.org/2012/01/music notes/

7 th Grade Arts Electives Linked Semester Courses

½ year course with Art Programming Kodu Create computer Games Wordle Digital Remix/Mash- Up Cyber Safety Google Earth Microsoft Office Create speaking Avatars

Art Studio This semester course teaches drawing and painting skills, aesthetics of art evaluation, and the relationship of art to other disciplines. Students create artwork using drawing, design, collage, painting, sculpture, and printmaking materials and processes. Semester course linked to Computer Applications

7 th Grade Arts Electives Full Year Courses

Lights, Camera, FILM, Literacy Watch classic films! Analyze film styles, eras, and innovations (through imitation and WRITING!) Full Year Course

Computer Aided Drafting and Design/Applied Robotics Engineering (CADD/ARE) 7 th Grade (Engineering Pathway) Do you want to build underwater robots, magnetic levitation vehicles, safety cars, and foam board houses? Do you want to use 3D modeling and architectural design software? Do you enjoy designing and building? CADD/ARE is for YOU! Full Year Course

Take Computer Art and learn to Create Unique Digital Artwork with Mrs. Morrell! Eye Portrait Project! Surrealism Project! Still life Project! Doodle 4 Google! Winter House! Soda Logo Project!

World Music This music class is an introduction to general music where students will encounter the following: Students will learn about music theory which includes learning how to read music through rhythm and melody. abilities of middle school students. In addition to beginning music theory, students will be introduced to the World Music Drumming curriculum. Students will explore the varied styles of popular music, history, and culture. Students are able to perform in public, live performances.

Any questions can be directed to your first period teachers, electives teachers, counseling, or Mr. Bush!! Remember, what electives you choose on your registration form now will dictate which elective classes are offered next school year so, make your choices carefully. Finally, it s very important that you hand in your forms on time. If you turn forms in late you may not get your first choice electives. Thanks for your attention!!